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3d6

Shorthand for rolling three dice and adding the results.

2d10 involves summing two ten-sided dice.
2d6-1 would sum two standard dice and subtract 1 from the result.
This shorthand was popularized by Dungeons & Dragons players during the 1980s.

Original definition 31 January 2011 7:57 AM by religon.

Last revised 24 March 2011 7:59 PM by Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian.